GovUps

GovLoopers-

Ever want to
bring the GovLoop experience to life in the real world? Well, with
a little help from our friends at GSA you can do just that with
GovUps.

So what’s a
GovUp? It’s a chance to meet other Govies and members of the
GovLoop team in a laid back setting in your hometown or at least a
town near you. Set aside the online connect for a day and come out
and meet other innovators face to face and make some connections.
Anyone is welcome doesn’t matter if your local, state of federal so
get pumped and get ready to be inspired by those around
you.

Check out the map
and other resources below to find out more about a GovUp that’s
headed to your area.

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We realize you know more about your cities than we do so please
feel free to tell us where the good places are to host an event and
who in the area you would be interested in hearing speak. You can
comment below.

Remember GovUps are meant to a fun time where govies and
innovators can connect so try to keep it from being buttoned up but
also don’t show up in pajamas.

Light appetizers will be served at each event so you might want
to eat before hand if you carry a big appetite.

Finally if you don’t see your city, let us know! We can’t
promise anything but we’d love to hear about what govies are doing
in your area and why we should stop by.

Huntsville GovUp. Those who came out to 801 Franklin had a great
time and also learned Enterprise 2.0. Here are a few pics.

Discussion

I’m going to resurrect an old topic here! Coming from two different government agencies that are typically male-oriented and traditionally run, I would say that anybody working in those environments needs to pay attention to their behavior. Behavior that is seen as outside of the standard is not going to get any of us to… Read more »

@Jarrod Breuer excellent point about considering rural areas. That is so true, and you might even end up getting relocation expenses paid. That can be much easier than trying to compete for the first time in a large or popular market where there are likely to be several current government employees looking to transfer.

A flexibile designed, developed for State of Virginia (anchored with County of Fairfax, VA, urban community of 1.2 Million) connecting urban & rural, to help build community vitality & social capital from a bridge of arts and science . Key focus is to contribute to community vitality building social capital while connecting family or friends__community… Read more »

In one month, it’ll be three years since I published this article. Let’s see how we’re doing: According to the CIA World Fact Book, the U.S. HAS DROPPED IN RANK FROM 17 to 169 IN INFANT MORTALITY in the world. One click below Poland and one click above Serbia. According to the CIA World Fact… Read more »

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